What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £85 - £130 and takes 12h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 36m and costs £190 - £450.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rousay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rousay is 239 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Rousay without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 34m and costs £45 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Rousay?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Edinburgh to Rousay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rousay?

There are 195+ hotels available in Rousay.

Edinburgh to Rousay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rousay by plane, ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
5h 36m
£192–444
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
12h 34m
£48–151
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
12h 38m
£122–233
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
6h 33m
£207–467
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
12h 55m
£89–128

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Rousay.

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Distance: 237.3 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rousay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Rousay. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 12h 34m.

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